The most popular downloads from the DCED site

The 15 most popular downloads on www.enterprise-development.org in the 12 months to August 2018 are listed below, in decreasing order of popularity; the ranking does not include the DCED database for value chain development. A brief description of the entry, including why you may find it of interest, is included. Popular but less relevant downloads, such as conference agendas, were excluded.

Documents how development organisations are changing policies and procedures, staff roles and team structures, as well as staff capacity and incentives to enable private sector engagement. This is a two-page summary based on the 34-page report original report; the one-page checklist is also frequently downloaded.

Covers the detailed Control Points and Compliance Criteria of the Standard – primarily intended for programmes that are using the Standard in their management processes. It also covers scoring and definitions. Introductory materials and guidance are better places to start, for those who are curious.

Apparently a timeless classic, setting out the early thinking that led to the approach of Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P); it was based on case material gleaned through a series of five conferences, organised by the Committee over two years. Controversial when it first came out.

Two-page summary of a Paper that defines the various types of additionality, arguing that agencies have not yet been systematic in demonstrating additionality, despite its importance. It proposes eight criteria to be considered, and eight principles for assessing, documenting and enhancing ex-ante additionality.

Summarises evidence and debates around Industrial Policy, including definitions, when Industrial Policy (IP) is a good idea, what kinds are effective, and the role of political economy. It also discusses whether IP serves the poor, and what donors can do. More detail and references are included on the Industrial Policy knowledge page.

Two-page summary of a Paper that asks how agencies can help to create an enabling environment for inclusive business in partner countries. And how, if at all, does this differ from regulatory and policy reform to facilitate private investment in general? In order to help answer these questions, this paper summarises a very large body of emerging evidence, structuring it into key debates for further exploration.

Signposts proven, practical advice on integrating WEE in PSD programmes; clarifying steps on the way from a basic minimum to achievement of the full potential. This guidance is structured according to the elements of the DCED’s Standard for Results Measurement.

Looks at the data being generated by impact investee organisations. Little is known about the forms of impact data generated and valued by these enterprises, particularly why they are generating it and how they are using it. The study concludes that impact management is at a nascent stage in its development, and that further support is needed to catalyse further development.